Ruling class normal
PAKISTAN is on fire, and not in a good way. Interrelated demographic, ecological and economic crises are escalating. The incoming government owes its ‘success’ to the establishment and is considered…
Election karma
A few days ago, an interesting interview of senior politician Mushahid Hussain Sayed was aired on a private TV channel. Keeping a close eye on international politics and current affairs,…
Sahel region junta chiefs mark divorce from West African bloc
The military regimes of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso marked their divorce from the rest of West Africa Saturday, with Niger’s ruling general saying the junta-led countries have “turned their…
The FDI mantra & existing investors
Net FDI (foreign direct investment) inflow numbers are clear indicators of a stable environment for investors. High FDI inflows suggest that existing investors are satisfied and that the country’s business…
Big mistake?
The government of Bangladesh is implementing dozens of incentives to encourage residential solar power installations. Here are some of the key incentives: Guaranteed pricing for electricity generated from solar power,…
Wheat: the solution
There is a clear, lasting, and simple solution to Pakistan’s Rs300 billion recurring wheat powder keg. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has no solution. Seventy-six years of paralysis, a living testament.…
A wobbly coalition
The results of the 2024 election must have been the worst failure of political intelligence since the 1970 election in which Sheikh Mujibur Rahman bagged the majority of seats in…
Africa Union tests diplomatic muscle with G20 entry
The Africa Union’s entry into the G20 group of the world’s most powerful economies highlights the continent’s growing influence and gives its leaders a stronger voice in global decision-making. African…
Coups in West Africa
The July 26 military coup in Niger has escalated the already existing tensions in the West African region. General Abdurrahman Tchiani, the head of Niger’s elite presidential guard has declared…
Paris climate summit gives fresh impetus to development bank reform
A Paris summit to discuss reforming the world’s financial system scored some notable wins that should tee up greater action before climate talks later this year, though some participants were…
